Senior Information you need to know….

1. Senior Information you need to know….

2. October 15th – Options for Seniors • College Visitation • Return form to Counselor’s Corner by Friday. • Attend the MTC visitation or another college visitation. Details of MTC times available will be announced Monday. • Submit proper documentation for approval. • Register to take the ASVAB then go on a college visitation in the afternoon. Sign out with Mrs. Ruddell. • Sign up for credit recover at Counselor’s Corner then go on a college visitation in the afternoon. Sign out with Mrs. Ruddell. You must have submitted form to Counselor’s Corner by Friday to leave.

3. OTHER SENIOR INFORMATION 10/15 – Jostens on campus to collect payments10/16 & 17 -  Fall Break10/22 - Probe Fair in CCHS Gym 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Parents are invited.)10/25 - ACT @ CCHS regular registration deadline has passed.11/4 - 11/6 Apply to College Week11/8 - SAT @ CCHS - Last SAT test date for SAT scores to be used in the 2014-15 STAR 11/10 - 6:00 p.m. Student Financial Aid Meeting for Parents/Students in CCHS cafeteria   11/12 - Early Release Day - CCHS Progress Reports Issued11/24 – 11/28 Thanksgiving Holidays12/6 - SAT @ CCHS - registration deadline Nov. 6th12/13 - ACT @ CCHS – registration deadline Nov. 7th12/17 – 12/19 - First Semester Finals12/22 -  01/5 - Christmas Break

4. Finding the Right CollegeGetting ready for the Probe Fair

5. FACT • The more education and/or training you can get, the more income potential you will have and the less likely that you will be unemployed. • Therefore, finding the right postsecondary program that “fits” you will become very important to you and your family.

6. Consider the following when choosing a college… • Program of Study • In-State or Out-of State • Public or Private • School Size and Class Size • Student Activities • Location • Physical Surroundings • Housing Options

7. Program of Study: • Postsecondary schools do not offer ALL programs of study. You will need to be very sure the college you select will offer the training you will need to meet your career goal. Which degree does your career require and does the school offer that degree. If you are planning to transfer, will your second school accept your 1st school’s classes?

8. In-State OR Out-of-State: • In-state tuition is less expensive than out-of-state. • The HOPE Program is for schools in Georgia.

9. Public or Private: • Public schools generally have less restrictive admission requirements and cost less than private schools. Publicly funded state schools are generally more accessible than private school. Private schools, however, often offer smaller class sizes and a more personalized education.

10. School Size and Class Size: • At large universities, you may be in classes that range from 25-500 students. At small colleges, classes usually range from five to 100 students.

11. Student Activities: • You should determine if the colleges and universities you are considering offer activities with which you would like to get involved. • Division I athletic team, coral music, band, radio station, religious affiliations, sororities/fraternities

12. Location: • Location must be taken into consideration when it comes to housing, transportation and access to off-campus activities.

13. Physical Surroundings: • Does the environment focus on politics, school spirit and tradition? Visit colleges to get a feel for the atmosphere.

14. Housing Options: • Check campus housing policies: • Will transportation be a problem? • Is dorm life for you?

15. ACT/SAT • You must have scores to apply to college. See individual college websites to see entrance requirements. • You must have scores to apply for most scholarships. See scholarship applications or websites to see required scores.

16. PROBE FAIR – October 22nd • In order to attend the fair, you MUST register. • Go to www.gotocollegefairs.orge to register. • Students may take out their phones at this time. • Once you register, you must have a printed ticket to attend the fair. • This event can help you gather information you will need to apply to college. • Complete “Finding the Right College” worksheet to help prepare you for the upcoming event.

17. GaCollege411 • If you do not know your password and/or user name, please come to Counselors’ Corner. • User name: first and last initial plus your lunch number. • Password: packers

18. GaCollege411 will be needed for the following…. • HOPE GPA • Transcript • College Application • Financial Aid / Scholarships

19. The Guidance Website will be needed for the following…. • Packer Power Series Registration • You may register to participate in the Wednesday sessions by going to the “Packer Power Series” tab on the Guidance Website. • SAT/ACT Testing Information - Dates • Financial Aid / Scholarship Information • Counselor Information • Guidance Calendar

20. Other information • HOPE GPA • Transcript • College Application • Financial Aid / Scholarships • If you are looking for “In-House” scholarships, you need to look at the college website NOW. • Seniors sign up for Remind 101 information by texting your class code @00f08 to • 470-798-3768

21. Other information • If you are looking for “In-House” scholarships, you need to look at the college website NOW. • Seniors sign up for Remind 101 information by texting your class code @00f08 to • 470-798-3768 • Apply to College Week – Labs will be reserved for seniors to apply to college throughout the school day • November 4th – 6th . You will be able to register for this event beginning next week. The link to register will be under the “Packer Power Series” tab on the Guidance website.

22. Contact Information Attendance Deborah Ruddell 890-6144 Secretary Lee Bass 890-6145 Guidance Director Keith Hall 890-6146 Counselor (A-Hal) Shatarra Brown 890-6150 Counselor (Ham-Pat) Monica Crenshaw 890-6148 Counselor (Pau-Z) Donna Mitchell 890-6147 Nurse Tammy Perryman 890-6151 Graduation Coach Renee Tucker 890-6152 Registrar Amy McCalley 890-6153 Asst. Registrar Felicia Howard 890-6154